Because their natural habitat is disappearing due to interference from man! Additionally, they are used to make souvenirs for the tourist trade!
because it feels like it
Leather turtles are indeed endangered. As being the current largest turtle in the world, poachers seek many out for their leather-like skin.
They still are, but recently a huge colony was discovered near Asia
Because they are tasty, easy to catch, susceptible to pollution, and are losing habitat.
because of there leather shell
They are found in all of the oceans except the Arctic. Don't get me wrong however, because they are critically endangered.
there are about -556 leather-back turtles in the zoos around the globe.
There are only about 2000,to 3000 leather back turtles in the world
The name "leather back turtle" comes from the turtles soft, leathery shell. Unlike most turtles, the leather back turtle has a flexible shell.
leather back sea turtle.
leather back sea turtles
they are carnivores
Leather back sea turtles.